I wish you much luck (and I'm sure you'll have it.) Two years ago, shattered both my left ankle AND elbow. Plates and screws in both. The elbow aches, but that may be its lot in life now. However, I am not impeded in any way...except by a huge reluctance to have general anesthesia. (The aforementioned surgery took 8 hours--my first. Actually, it went quite well.) Bon chance! Will be looking for your progress notes.